How I Live In My Car Without ANYONE Knowing (Montréal, Canada Edition)
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2024
- My name is Arslan and I’ve been living in vehicles for the past few years. My journey of alternative living began after I was fed up with the high cost of rent in the United States. I fell in love with the idea of living on the road, so over the years, I converted a sprinter van, a Camaro and most recently been living in my 2014 chevy suburban camper car. I enjoy making CZcams videos and recording my different experiences to share with you guys. I’m also a nurse half days of the week because I have a significant passion for helping people.
In This video: I show you how I Live In Montreal, Canada, While trying out some of their famous foods, such as poutine and their own candy
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the proper cheese for poutine is curd cheese . usually sold not refrigerated so perfect for a van also its in pieces so no slicing or grating needed.Sold everywhere
I was thinking that but wasn’t positive.
for "real" poutine - the curds are supposed to be from Quebec
How I gasped when he said "cheese curds" while showing friggin Brie?? And then he actually uses.. gouda?? 😭
cheese curds for sure, fresh day of. also potatoes are wrong. they need to be deep fried. try boiling them to 75% and then fry with oil
If you have no point of reference on hoe to make a great poutine, you can always go to the restaurant La Banquise. They serves probably the best authentic poutine in town. When you eat the cheese, it will make a squeek sound. Happy meal!
Bonjour, 🙂 je suis de Montréal.
What a nice surprise this morning to see that you came here and seemed to appreciate.
Very very nice from you to make an effort and first introduce yourself in french. ❤
À bientôt.
C’est vrai que c’est rare quand même, je l’adore!
Qc ici aussi ! i agree with Marie Benoit :) wish you loved your trip here tyvm
Nice French Canadian ❤❤❤❤
I could watch you 24/7. Please give us more Arslan!!
Agree!
Agreed!!
me too, such a good personality, that you what to hear it more... :) its very nice
I know how much time it takes you to do these videos! So with a guilty agree, I love your humor ect. ect! I love your videos!
YESSSS!!!❤❤❤
Arslan, the more I watch you, the more I realize how smart you are. Love your channel.
Dude I totally agree with you about candy and pastries being overly sweet. The best cakes etc are the ones that aren’t too sweet. Love your vids bro. Keep em coming !!
And whoever commented about company firing someone living in a car that’s wrong it’s none of their damn biz where u live as long as u do a job show up on time that’s all that matters that company should be fired and overhauled management and taught how to manage a biz shame on them !!!!!
And, if they don’t want you living in your vehicle in order to save money, then they better shell out some of THEIR cash so you can live the way THEY expect you to live! Arslan, keep doing YOU!! Happy trails!! 😀👍
@MusicBear51 Or if they live in their car not by choice, but forced into homelessness.
Heck, I'd let them park in my parking lot, use my wifi and toilet. And electric. Would be a great security for us. Maybe he'd just trying to save$$ ?
It’s the real pandemic.😢🏝️🇨🇦
Commas and periods.
This vehicle is definitely my favourite!
Must feel great to have such freedom! You got a mobile home.
Hello you are such an example 😊I was born in Montreal Quebec. And now I live in Karpathos it’s a beautiful island in Greece! No no it’s Bon jour!
Ugh so lucky!! My plan is to eventually move to Greece also. Hate Montreal
@@missgeorgina5338 just go! We don’t need you. You won’t be missed.
You are only two hours away by car to Canada's capital (Ottawa). It would be a great side trip to see the Parliament buildings, etc, since you are so close. I grew up in Montreal and I now live in Ottawa. Both great places to visit. Welcome to Canada!
I live just west of Ottawa and love it. Grew up in farm country in Southwestern Ont, then lived in Kitchener for 10yr but couldn’t be happier I moved to Ottawa Valley. I liked KW but I’m also loving being near the capital. There’s so much more to see and do here and I love the rocky landscape and more northern feel.
Ottawa is a complete shit hole unless you like seeing crack heads smoking meth and shooting fent in front of kids of the streets....
I live in Dallas Tx and I do admire you. It is great idea to save money by living in a car. All this effort will be paid off in the future! Good luck!😊
With a gun for safety I hope.
I couldn't tell if the Bounty candy had nuts on top. If so, in America, we call that an Almond Joy. If it's just coconut and chocolate then we call it Mounds.
Although technically, Mounds has dark chocolate whereas Bounty uses milk chocolate, similar to Almond Joy.
Yeah bounty has no nuts. It’s literally coconuts with chocolate
You can get plain chocolate bounties too, packaging is usually written in red rather than the blue writing for the milk version.
You can get plain chocolate bounties too, packaging is usually written in red rather than the blue writing for the milk version.
Bounty cold out of the fridge 🙌
Bonjour Arslan, Welcome to Canada! What a pleasure to hear a few words of French from you! I hope you'll come back! Je suis de Montréal. :-)
Smart. Travel Nurse? Thats the advantage of being a Nurse. Deserve to Live!!!
I was a travel nurse and it’s the reason I honestly got into nursing! I knew I didn’t have work in one place and could travel! I spent 17 years traveling and working all over Alaska!
Bounty is a huge favourite from the UK. Same as Smarties. We call them sweets. ( you candy )
And Aero too
And Australia
try getting to Quebec city, the old part. it’s like going to Europe. when I was a kid we used to spend xmas at the Chateau Frontenac. it’s a very historical city.
The more I watch your videos, the more inspiration I get wanting to live this life. Stay blessed, Arslan.
Nice. My hometown! Though I don’t go downtown anymore, so I didn’t see a Suburban with solar panels around. You can find cheese curds everywhere here, they’re on the counter of our dépanneurs (corner store). Also, it’s Mount Royal in English. Hope you’re having fun here. You picked a good week. It’s pretty hot for February.
Edit:Noooo! I wanted to see how that Poutine was going to turn out!
Here in the US the bounty candy bar is known as Mounds. I love it
I hope you enjoyed your trip to Montreal. I agree that the French Canadian culture and language is what give Montreal and Quebec its charm and character.
No. What gives Montreal its charm and character is its European flare and aspects.
It's actually pretty racist here in Québec!
@@missgeorgina5338 lol ok so you don't like French just say it.
@@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone I guess that's why Quebec takes more immigrants per capita than 90% of countries.
@@janine-Saved-By-Grace-Alone
Not racist at all !
They are just too many who arrived without invitation ! We are bored of people who do not used contraception and make a lot of children without conscience! That’s all !
Watching your videos from Western Australia. 🍻
I sometimes wish I could live in a fully equipped VAN but afraid of sleeping in one alone
And, I reslly dont like driving too much, but LOVE to travel❤
Gday from Australia, the Aero and the Smarties and Bounty bars are popular down here in Australia the other ones lve never heard of .
It's heartwarming that you are willing to put in the small language effort and are understanding of what we are trying to protect. I hope you have a great time around here and find people as welcoming as they can be. Have fun !
Protect LOL...all Québec is doing is taking all the rights from English quebecers! Never forget the English were here First!
Oh no!! I live in Montreal. I would have loved to meet you. 😭😢
😂😂😂😂 It’s an honour ❤❤❤❤
Dude, my sugar went up watching you eat so much candy.😊
My cholesterol went up watching him eat so much cheese
lol
I grew up in northern Maine and spent a lot of time in New Brunswick. Poutine has always been my favorite.
YESSSSSS
New vid!!!
I look forward to these every weekend!
I love seeing this! I live in my car and just started my CZcams channel. It’s so awesome to see fellow car/rv/van lifers!
Hello from Montréal!
Eating poutine as I'm watching 😊
Beautiful scenic footage, Arslan! I'm from Louisiana, which has a strong Quebec connection. Canada also has a Scottish component. See if you can find it among the French cultural elements (language, food, kilts, plaid, names, etc.). Well done on the poutine. 💖
I spent a week in Canada once long ago. Half the time was in Montreal and the other have in Quebec. The maid wouldn't bring us more towels unless we asked in French! lol
Bien sur.
I had a kindergarten teacher like that in Western North carolina! In like 1966 😅 her daughter worked for TWA so she got free tickets to go all over the world, and she would make us ask for more milk and things during snack time in French!
I wound up taking a couple years of French and alnost 6 years of Spanish, partly bc of her. Everyone loved her in our town 😊❤
Also your story reminds me of a restaurant we used to have where I live, with older ladies who probably used to be school lunch ladies like some of my great aunts.
At this restaurant, they would fuss at you if you didn't clean your plate! You could see the women cooking openly behind the counter, and the waitresses would say 'Miss so-and-so over there doesn't like it that you're not going to clean your plate. Bc she cooked that for you like you asked her to! You better eat all that! 😂
Too cute when you speak French! 👍😀
What a sweetheart you are and so funny too - lol! Always enjoy your videos :)
Thank you for gracing us with another lovely piece of content Arslan!
Bro I didn't even realize till now but you're my absolute inspiration and please never stop what you're doing!!! 🙏🏻
Out of all the van life YT channels, I’m very impressed that you’re living in a vehicle in the winter, in Montreal.
Greetings from a Montrealer!
Your videos are always good! Just you chatting about stuff and having a coffee is great in my opinion.
Haven’t watched in a bit but still proud of you and proud of what you’re doing with your life. God bless you.
Totally agree about keeping language and customs alive. In Louisiana, the French language is dying out, but I’m hopeful the younger generation will learn it and keep it up….my great grandfather was a French speaker in Louisiana over 100 years ago…definitely have some Quebec cousins 😂 enjoy Canada!
Smarties, Aero and Bounty have been around since at least the 1980’s. I used to eat them as a kid in Germany. Which is probably why you ate them in the Middle East as well. Generally, German sweets have 1/3 less sugar than American sweets. And I totally agree with you, Americans seem to think the sweeter the better. Which is why I don’t eat sweets anymore at all.
Love Bounty, one of my favorites. If you can find Milka or Ritter Sport or Kinder or Lindt - those are great brands from Europe.
P.S. that Aero, you have to let it melt in your mouth between tongue and gum, that’s when you feel the air bubbles pop.
Smarties and Bounty have an equivalent in the US - but Aero doesn't. I miss Aero. Last time I went back to visit I brought a good supply back with me.
@@patriciaphelps5875 some stores carry it, but not many. Depends on the stores supplier and local demographic as well.
Keep the videos coming!
Safe travels Arslan.
You keep your van so nice and tidy- it looks super cozy 🥰
My son and I love watching you❤hopefully we can meet you one day❤love from Shreveport,Louisiana ❤❤
You know it’s a good day when a new video is uploaded
I have some good news for you. I just read an article today that says, not only is up to 2 cups of coffee a day good for your health, adding cocoa is even better! 🍮☕️
Just a suggestion - where your kitchen wall is you sould mount some sort of sliding black cloth privacy certain that separates the driver area from the back cab area. I seen other Solo Campers do this and i think your Truck would benefit from that Arslan. Cheers matey
I love your adventures so much I de-stress & dream with your posts. Thank you.
Arslan! Hope you are doing well. 😘 Gramma Micki (I guess I'm one of your YT groupies : )
Awesome to see you visiting Montreal! Hope you like it here as much as we do! Thanks for all the awesome content! Merci beaucoup!
Hi from Montreal, I hope you went to the Belvédère Kondiaronk for the view.
Gouda or mozzarella for poutine is blasphemy, go find cheese curds available in any supermarket if you want to make poutine 😊.
Careful, it's addictive!
Best place to eat out poutine is "la banquise" and it's not that far from Mont Royal.
Second great place to eat out is Schwartz's Deli, for the smoked meat sandwich.
When do you plan to leave?
What kind of cheese curd is correct? Signed, far away Texan.
Schwartz 's! Oh, yum!😊
@@christine9604friscoany! Cheese curd is a unique type of cheese. Only comes in one type of flavour/texture. It’s hard to find outside of eastern Canada. Vermont might have some too. You’d have to check. Hope this helps! ✌️
Young cheddar curds!
Hey bro, hope this helps .. get a pair tongs for turning over meats and other foods in the frying pan.. you'll see
You are humble and a very high intellectual guy
Keep doing what you doing ok
Love all videos
Be safe
They have Skor and Oh Henry here in the USA! Skor is like a Heath bar. Oh Henry is an old fashioned bar here in the USA, that’s been around for years.
Bounty has another name in the US, I forget what it is, I think it's called "Almond Joy"? We have Oh Henry in the US as well.
My favorite CZcamsr ❤😊
I love Bounty! I live in Northern Europe and it's just as popular as Snickers, Twix, Kit Kat and Mars!
I live in the US raised in UK my hubby favorite is Bounty I order it for him.
Bonjour! So coooool to know you’re visiting Montréal! I work in downtown Montréal, but I live at the south shore, at Chambly. Enjoy your visit!
Love all your videos, no matter what they are about. Stay safe!
Skorr & oh Henry have been around for a long time here in the USA. My niece ate skorr all the time in the 70's & Oh Henry has been around at least since the 50's.
This is hilarious I’ve been watching you and I never realized you weren’t Canadian. It’s nice to see you enjoying our culture ❤
I enjoy watching. Every time. Thumbs Up and love from S. California.
Awesome set up ! Much admiration for your living arrangement ! Enjoy and Be Safe .
I missed you but I know how hard your job is!!! I am also a nurse and the hospital is demanding enjoy your vacation ❤
Good afternoon Arslan nice to see a video from you ! I hope you enjoy your time in Canada. Stay safe my friend and take care 😊
I just love watching your videos. It gives me a serene feeling❤😊
Arslan, what an insightful video exploring life on the road in Montreal! I appreciate how you shared your journey with an open and curious mindset, learning from the local culture. It was neat seeing how you made your vehicle feel cozy. Wishing you the best on your future travels - stay safe and keep sharing your experiences.🙏🏻
Hi friend so happy to see you have a video out! Missed ya!
what a cracking wee camper!!! i love this!
Yes! Bounty bars are my favorite. I now live in México and ask people coming to visit to bring a few!
Wow!! I am a subscriber and I just love your videos, it’s like your videos are my comfort spot!!!! You are such an inspiration, post more!!
Enjoy your videos and kudos on the kitchenette layout, looks good.
Always enjoy your videos, keep it up man!
My mom grew up in Quebec , and I got to visit. My mom had to translate in stores, they only would speak French. It was a beautiful city.
I absolutely love you and your content! I wish you could post more, but I know you're a busy nurse now ❤ I love that you respect the culture when you travel. Great advice! 🥰🥰🥰
Your videos are always amazing! Thank you for sharing your life with us! Au revoir!!
Hey, you’re the nurse! 😂
That was too much candy! Be careful!
Fun video.
A pleasure to watch and listen. Thank you 🎈
I just love videos, as an not american living in a nordic country, it is joyfull to watch a american showing his country and living like many of us want🫶☺️🌹
Hello 👋 Arslan It's Good to see you my friend. 😊❤❤❤👍
Had to stop my morning routine when I saw your video pop up! I've tried poutine at fairs here in Maine and it is delicious! I've had o'Henry's and those are pretty good. The Bounty candy bar reminds me of Almond Joy. I've never been to Canada. It's on my bucket list!
As a 68 year old Canadian, living in usa 30+ years; the first time I tried Poutine, I thought "Well that's a heart attack in the making." 😂
Enjoy your videos! ❤ All my seats are out & building up my Rav4 floor this week. Going to copy a few of your ideas .... after 4 yrs (literally) and thousands (literally) of youtube videos... your build is awesome & layout works out best for me. Going full-time & back to Rocky Mountains where I used to live. BC is quite the thing for VanLifers. ❤ Keep up your wonderful, optimistic nature. You are a joy to watch. Thank you. ❤
Glad to see you travelling and enjoying every place ❤
Your video came up great!
❤ Love it!
I have a craving for chocolate now! And with coffee sounds great!.
Have a good trip in Canada.
🙏🙌⛄
You should come check out Nova Scotia while you are in Canada! I car camp part time in NS :) Love your content.
Another lovely video. Thanks for making your videos, Arslan!
You’re really nice to watch and listen to 🤩 Thank you for sharing some of your life ❤️
after a whole day of crying thanks for sharing this part of life with me , I really appreciate it, you made my day today ✨🌻🎀 ⛄❄️
Hi Arisan, I unexpectedly saw your video/sssss and feeling heart pain for you living in your sports car. Fortunately, now you have changed into a bigger car and I am so happy for you.:) Thumbs up for you !
I've met some really nice people from Montreal Canada at my hotel I work at. Some of the kindest people.
You are always delightful! Hope you stayed warm enough in the cold.
Love your videos, you have a good heart! keep it up! from Israel.
You are such a nice and creative and hard working guy. ❤️
Great video as always Arslan no need to apologize for anything!
great video just because of your personality:) nice to hear and I am waiting for the next video 😊
Cool! I am middle eastern myself but grow up in the states! Where in the middle east did you grow up from? also love your videos😀
What?! Canada?! I thought you were headed to Las Vegas? 😊
I consider good slippers to be mobile rugs-leaving the floor easy to clean without a rug. Love your videos. Are you working as a traveling nurse now?
You look so happy in what you are doing and living in your vehicle. Kudos to you for taking the chance to step out and being bold to live the life style that you have chosen. Awesome videos my traveling brother.
I love what you do man!! Amazing setup. Regards from Dominican Republic